Precious
Memories
Preface by the Author
Appreciation
Family Tree of Katherine Kroontje (Vastenhout)
Family Tree of Wilbur (Bill) Peter Vastenhout
Ch. 1. Winter 1947-1948 Moving, Moving, Moving
Ch. 2. March 14, 1948 Strangers in a Strange Land
Ch. 3. April 1948 "Of course I’ll Help!"
Ch. 4. Memorial Day 1948 Lake Okoboji
Ch. 5. June 14, 1948 "Me�.�.�. Drive the Tractor?"
Ch. 6. August 16, 1948 One Contrary Lady
Ch. 7. August 17, 1948 To Whiten Whites, Add Bleach�.�.�.
Ch. 8. November 7, 1948 "Child, I Could Have Blinded You!"
Ch. 9. November 19, 1948 Willie’s Whirlwind Wedding
Ch. 10. January 24-28, 1949 Frozen Laundry
Ch. 11. May 1949 Needing Space
Ch. 12. July 1949 Ma and the New-Fangled Stove
Ch. 13. September 11-23, 1949 Bill Goes to Canada
Ch. 14. September 28, 1949 Surprise Visitor at Benson’s
Ch. 15. November 27, 1949 Surprise Visit in a Snowstorm
Ch. 16. June 3, 1950 Impromptu Film in Kenneth
Ch. 17. January 1951 Bill’s Unpopular Decision
Ch. 18. February 22, 1951 Westenberg Wedding and Dance
Ch. 19. March 6, 1951 No Turning Back
Ch. 20. March - May 1951 Two Months of Letters
Ch. 21. May 1951 The Letter Katherine Didn’t Anticipate
Ch. 22. May 29, 1951 No Longer a Stranger
Postlude #1 To the Reader
Postlude #2 by Dorothy Kroontje Ricehill
Postlude #3 For the Historical Record
Postlude #4 Glossary of Names
Postlude #5 Credit Where Credit is Due
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